Interior with a Woman Sewing — Wybrand Hendriks

Wybrand Hendriks. Painted c. 1800 - c. 1810.

‘The devil finds work for idle hands’ is the essence of the Dutch ethic of piety and hard work. As epitomised in this scene: a sober interior with a woman sewing a hem and at the same time reading a book. A thick volume of the Dutch authorised translation of the Bible lies on a folded tablecloth, ready to be opened. Meanwhile, a dog with a ball of wool is about to break her silent concentration.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Painting, Main building, 18th Century.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 29.3 × 34.4 cm

Print: 29.3 × 34.4 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/2004253. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.